"Director of Finance and Administration"

Job Details

Position Details

Position Information

Posting date
10/27/2025

Closing date
Open Until Filled
Yes

Position Number
1011863

Position Title
Director of Finance and Administration

Hiring Range Minimum
$117,500

Hiring Range Maximum
$146,900

Union Type
Not a Union Position

SEIU Level
Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status
Exempt

Employment Category
Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year
12

Scheduled Hours per Week
40

Schedule
M-F, 8-5
Plus Administrative call

Position start date – March 1, 2026

Location of Position
Hanover, NH
7 Rope Ferry Road

Remote Work Eligibility?
Hybrid

Is this a term position?
No

If yes, length of term in months.
n/a

Is this a grant funded position?
No

Position Purpose
To provide administrative direction and leadership for a multimillion-dollar student health center, including program management, fiscal planning and supervision of business, human resources, and ancillary departments. To serve as financial and budget advisor to Director level and Divisional Health and Wellness leadership. Serves as senior administrator for the Dartmouth Student Group Health Plan.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Strong leadership, planning, organization, supervisory, problem solving, and financial management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with proven commitment to diverse administrative, provider, and student/patient populations.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, work efficiently under deadlines, manage details, and address multiple tasks that require rapid responses.
• Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse population.
• Seven to ten years’ experience in health care administration.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Health, Public Administration, Health Systems Administration or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of health insurance design and administration.
• Prior experience in college health or ambulatory managed care setting.
• Previous experience with clinical information systems and electronic medical records.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for infirmary and outpatient clinical services

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Dr. Mark Reed

Department Contact Phone Number
646-9423

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Dr. Mark Reed, Director of Health Services

Department Contact's Phone Number
646-9423

Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Not an essential function

Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Additional Instructions
Position start date – March 1, 2026

Quick Link
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/83688

Key Accountabilities

Description

Fiscal Management

• Supervises all financial activity for the cost center. Monitors revenue and expense budget performance, identifying needs and re-allocations, where appropriate, to achieve fiscal and program objectives. Advises Health and Wellness staff on the implementation of budget and accounting procedures and compliance with the approved budget.
• Develops annual cost center budget of $14 million+; advises department heads on the planning and development of department budgets and grant proposals, and develops budget and manages a $16+ million self-funded student health insurance program.
• Interprets financial data, conducts financial analyses, provides financial reporting, and responds to financial inquiries for Student Health and Wellness departments, as well as divisional and institutional financial leadership.
• Evaluates, negotiates, and approves Student Health and Wellness contracts with Dartmouth Health, reference labs, insurers, and other suppliers of goods and services.
• Establishes policies and fee schedules for appropriate programs.

Percentage Of Time
50

Description

Program Management

• Plans, organizes, and directs the business, human resources, and health insurance departments of the Student Health and Wellness which includes the contracted pharmacy .
• Supervises, hires, and evaluates exempt and non-exempt staff to meet changing department needs.
• Consults and provides input to key administrative planning and functions, including but not limited to risk management, human resources, and budgeting.
• Incorporates the needs of diverse populations in program planning.
• Collaborates with Department Heads to identify needs, analyze/model alternatives and implement solutions.
• Consults and provides input to quality improvement initiatives.

Percentage Of Time
40

Description

Human Resources / Outreach

• Serves as Human Resources officer for Student Health and Wellness. With the assistance of the Associate Director of Administration, maintains an appropriate relationship with College Human Resources staff on all personnel matters.
• Provide a commitment to diversity, fostering an inclusive environment that promotes, supports, and values cultural awareness and competency.
• Serves on Divisional or College committees as needed.

Percentage Of Time
10

Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.

Performs other duties as assigned

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

Optional Documents